This pattern is for a completely customizable crocheted poncho.

It is worked with a large hook and thick yarn so it is a very quick and easy project - great
for beginners! It is worked in a large rectangle shape and then folded in half and crocheted together to make the hole for the head.

Customizable Crocheted Poncho

Version A2 January 7, 2007

This pattern was created using:

-Red Heart brand Casual Cotn (approx 16 ounces for a size small adult)
-P hook

Any brand of bulky weight yarn will work for this poncho. If you dont have any bulky weight
yarn on hand, or prefer to use a different weight, you can use 2 strands of worsted weight or 3
strands of sport weight. If you use 2 or 3 strands, dont be afraid to use different colors for each
strand - the effect turns out really nice! Remember, if you double or triple the strands you use, you
will need to double or triple the amount of yarn you will need.
First, you will need to measure the person you are making the poncho for. Measure from the
middle of one shoulder, across the collar bone and other shoulder and down the arm to where youd
like the poncho to come to - I suggest the forearm or wrist. After you have that number, double it.
For example, when I measure myself, I am 30" so I double that to make 60".
Foundation Chain:
Now you need to make a foundation chain that is the length of your doubled measurements. So I would chain until my
foundation chain was 60" long. Do not stretch your chain when you measure it. Try to keep it as flat as possible as you
measure. (This will make up the width of the poncho).
Body:
Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook. hdc in each ch across.
Row 2: ch 2 loosely (counts as first dc now and throughout) and turn. Dc in each hdc across.
Row 3: ch 2 loosely and turn. Dc the next dc and in each dc across.
Repeat row 3 until the body measures the length youd like it to be. (You can either do this by sight, or measure from the top
of one shoulder and down the arm on the same side to where you want the poncho to come to.) Continue working row 3 until
you reach that measurement.
Finishing:
Fold body in half and match up dc of the last row made. Ch 1, turn. With the dc lined up, sl st in the dc of both thicknesses
to make the seam. Continue working sl sts towards the middle until youve got the hole for the head the size that youd like
for it to be. Finish off. Weave in end.
Optional:
You can add fringe to the edges if desired. Cut pieces of yarn measuring 8" long. With a smaller hook (any size will do, I
used a J hook), fold the yarn in half, insert hook into space youd like the fringe to be, hook the folded part of the yarn and
pull it though the space, then yarn over the hook with both strands and pull through the loop. Continue to add the fringe
evenly spaced as desired.
If you need further help with this pattern, please feel free to contact me at patti@dandeliondreamers.com.
Copyright 2004 by Patti Gonsalves.
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permission of Patti Gonsalves. Persons interested in a commercial license may contact Patti Gonsalves at dandelions2@yahoo.com or
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